Eating For Free

What is BDS? Why are people around the world calling for the social and economic boycott of Israel? Why are the celebrities that perform there entrenched in controversy? In this extra-special two-part interview, we talk to the talented and hilarious writer/researcher Alex Verman—who is here to explain why these movements exist, and what we can do to help. We cover the origins of which imperial powers are killing and forcing Palestinians out of their home land, and why organizations like the BDS and PACBI are here to help those affected. Alex breaks down how this issue is not solely a Palestinian conflict, but a world-wide system of colonialism, capitalism, racism, and xenophobia, dirtectly effecting millions across the world. Part two drops next week, stay tuned! Eating For Free is a bi-weekly gossip podcast reporting from the edge of the internet! We're a new wave of celebrity reporters at a time when pop culture is increasingly chaotic and media lacks the ability or moral direction to make sense of this capitalist nightmare! Do you have a tip for us? Got some hot gossip? Need to get any questions off your chest? Call our hotline at Call 1-810-EAT-FREE (1-810-328-3733) or send us an email at questions@eatingforfree.com! Become a Patreon backer for exclusive access to weekly bonus episodes and more! You can also find us on our website, Twitter, and Instagram. For behind-the-scenes gossip and access, join our exclusive Facebook group: Girls & Gays (G.A.G.S.)! Joan Summers: Twitter, Instagram. Matthew Lawson: Twitter, Instagram. Links and resources: Full masterlist of links: https://www.one-tab.com/page/h3zPWikLTu2DEo8RuPq_8w #justiceformoka gofundme.com/princessaanya PASAN.org Maggie's Toronto Sex Workers' Action Project alexverman.com tinyletter.com/alexvee

Hello from the ether girls and gays! Even on our brief August hiatus, we still brought together your emails and hot-line calls for our second annual anti-capitalist, listener letter happy hour—we talk FOSTA SESTA and what sex work means for the people affected by it, exploitation of addiction in the gaming industry, the late-stage capitalism of Amex-sponsored gay pride events, our future for interviews, season 4 expectations, and much more! Look forward to our interview about the BDS movement with the icon and incredibly talented Alex Verman dropping next week, as well as part of this episode the week after! Eating For Free is a bi-weekly gossip podcast reporting from the edge of the internet! We're a new wave of celebrity reporters at a time when pop culture is increasingly chaotic and media lacks the ability or moral direction to make sense of this capitalist nightmare! Do you have a tip for us? Got some hot gossip? Need to get any questions off your chest? Call our hotline at Call 1-810-EAT-FREE (1-810-328-3733) or send us an email at questions@eatingforfree.com! Become a Patreon backer for exclusive access to weekly bonus episodes and more! You can also find us on our website, Twitter, and Instagram. For behind-the-scenes gossip and access, join our exclusive Facebook group: Girls & Gays (G.A.G.S.)! Joan Summers: Twitter, Instagram. Matthew Lawson: Twitter, Instagram.

What does the Australian ministry, a charismatic Evengalical church, neoliberal tech companies, and the state of late-capitalism all have in common? Yes girls and gays, it's the end of our ongoing mini-series / extensive deep-dive covering the wild and disturbing world of the newly emerging megachurch: Hillsong. Starting as an independent Pentecostal branch off the long-standing Australian institution, Hillsong spread across multiple countries and continents bringing in now over a 100,000 members each week, plus half a million online, watching and engaging in their radical and new-wave form of religious and spiritual practice. As we finish our investigation, we realize the greater social, political, and economic implications of the prosperity gospel, and how it is now influencing western institutions and governments across the world. We read from two fantastic listener-letters that go into these shocking details, as well as adding context to why churches like these exist in the first place. If you have any information or further research to send along, don't be afraid to contact us as we'll be following up on this subject in the near future as more comes out. It's been a wild ride, thanks for joining us! Eating For Free is a bi-weekly gossip podcast reporting from the edge of the internet! We're a new wave of celebrity reporters at a time when pop culture is increasingly chaotic and media lacks the ability or moral direction to make sense of this capitalist nightmare! Do you have a tip for us? Got some hot gossip? Need to get any questions off your chest? Call our hotline at Call 1-810-EAT-FREE (1-810-328-3733) or send us an email at questions@eatingforfree.com! Become a Patreon backer for exclusive access to weekly bonus episodes and more! You can also find us on our website, Twitter, and Instagram. For behind-the-scenes gossip and access, join our exclusive Facebook group: Girls & Gays (G.A.G.S.)! Joan Summers: Twitter, Instagram. Matthew Lawson: Twitter, Instagram. Part 1, Part 2, Part 3 Links: Scott Morrison calls for 'more love' as he prays for Australia at Hillsong conference (The Guardian) Australian politics doesn't need a Christian lobby (ABC AU) Marriage Amendment (Definition and Religious Freedoms) Bill 2017 Zoe Church: Hollywood's Latest Religious Obsession (Refinery29) Chad Veach (Instagram) This Preacher Would Be Happy to Share Your Bowl of Açaí (NYT) PushPay (Wiki) A preacher for Trump's America: Joel Osteen and the prosperity gospel (Financial Times) Popular Millennial Media Outlet Blasts L.A. Church for Practicing Basic Christian Beliefs (Faithwire) Hollywood's Holy Hipster Scene (VanityFair)

What does the Australian ministry, a charismatic Evengalical church, neoliberal tech companies, and the state of late-capitalism all have in common? Yes girls and gays, it's the beginning of our ongoing mini-series / extensive deep-dive covering the wild and disturbing world of the newly emerging megachurch: Hillsong. Starting as an independent Pentecostal branch off the long-standing Australian institution, Hillsong spread across multiple countries and continents bringing in now over a 100,000 members each week, plus half a million online, watching and engaging in their radical and new-wave form of religious and spiritual practice. From their record-breaking Christian-rock albums to the multiple independent college programs and pricey-stage productions, Hillsong is a vast network of contemporary Instagram-ready entertainment venues veiled under the promises of the Spirit and the Gifts of God. Our series begins with a background and context of their ministries' inner-workings, plus explanations for how their brand grew to such large numbers, and why their glitzy celebrity connections have brought their beliefs into the American consciousness… Eating For Free is a bi-weekly gossip podcast reporting from the edge of the internet! We're a new wave of celebrity reporters at a time when pop culture is increasingly chaotic and media lacks the ability or moral direction to make sense of this capitalist nightmare! Do you have a tip for us? Got some hot gossip? Need to get any questions off your chest? Call our hotline at Call 1-810-EAT-FREE (1-810-328-3733) or send us an email at questions@eatingforfree.com! Become a Patreon backer for exclusive access to weekly bonus episodes and more! You can also find us on our website, Twitter, and Instagram. For behind-the-scenes gossip and access, join our exclusive Facebook group: Girls & Gays (G.A.G.S.)! Joan Summers: Twitter, Instagram. Matthew Lawson: Twitter, Instagram. Part 1, Part 2, Part 4 Links: Hillsong: the evangelical megachurch that helped save Justin Bieber's soul — and image (Vox) Justin Bieber Had a 'Legitimate Problem' with Xanax and Sex While 'Depressed': 'It Got Dark' (People) CARL LENTZ Hesitates to Congratulate Bieber on Engagement ... AFTER MAJOR FALLING OUT (TMZ) Justin Bieber Gets Spiritual Healing With Pastor Carl Lentz (The Blast) Chris Pratt and Katherine Schwarzenegger (People) The rise of the star-studded, Instagram-friendly evangelical church (Vox) Chris Pratt Defends Hillsong Amid Claims It's Anti-LGBTQ: 'Nothing Could Be Further from the Truth' (People) Selena Gomez Opens Up About First Time Leading Worship at Hillsong Concert to Perform 'Nobody' (The Christian Post) Selena Gomez Shares Tearful Testimony at Hillsong Conference: 'I Am Enough, I'm a Child of God' (The Christian Post) Kendall Jenner looks sensational in wide-leg leather trousers as she joins brother-in-law Kanye West at Hillsong's midweek church service (DailyMail) Kevin Durant Talks Baptism At Hillsong NYC Church (The Christian Post) 'It feels like Arcade Fire - it's epic!' Vanessa Hudgens reveals she and boyfriend Austin Butler are followers of the Australian Pentecostal super-church Hillsong (Daily Mail)

What does the Australian ministry, a charismatic Evangalical church, neoliberal tech companies, and the state of late-capitalism all have in common? Yes girls and gays, it's the beginning of our ongoing mini-series / extensive deep-dive covering the wild and disturbing world of the newly emerging megachurch: Hillsong. Starting as an independent Pentecostal branch off the long-standing Australian institution, Hillsong spread across multiple countries and continents bringing in now over a 100,000 members each week, plus half a million online, watching and engaging in their radical and new-wave form of religious and spiritual practice. From their record-breaking Christian-rock albums to the multiple independent college programs and pricey-stage productions, Hillsong is a vast network of contemporary Instagram-ready entertainment venues veiled under the promises of the Spirit and the Gifts of God. Our series begins with a background and context of their ministries' inner-workings, plus explanations for how their brand grew to such large numbers, and why their glitzy celebrity connections have brought their beliefs into the American consciousness. We will over the next few weeks roll out the inevitable part two and three, continuing on with our research into who exactly works and funds the church, and the terrifying scandals connected to it, and why celebrities seem unable to talk about it. It's gonna be a ride, so strap in! Eating For Free is a bi-weekly gossip podcast reporting from the edge of the internet! We're a new wave of celebrity reporters at a time when pop culture is increasingly chaotic and media lacks the ability or moral direction to make sense of this capitalist nightmare! Do you have a tip for us? Got some hot gossip? Need to get any questions off your chest? Call our hotline at Call 1-810-EAT-FREE (1-810-328-3733) or send us an email at questions@eatingforfree.com! Become a Patreon backer for exclusive access to weekly bonus episodes and more! You can also find us on our website, Twitter, and Instagram. For behind-the-scenes gossip and access, join our exclusive Facebook group: Girls & Gays (G.A.G.S.)! Joan Summers: Twitter, Instagram. Matthew Lawson: Twitter, Instagram. Part 1, Part 3, Part 4 Links: Frank Houston (Wiki) Brian Houston (Wiki) Hillsong's Brian Houston Rejects Being a Prosperity Gospel Preacher (Hallels) 'You Need More Money' (Amazon Reviews) Brett Sengstock Speaks Out Against Hillsong and Frank Houston (The Guardian) 60 Minutes Interview With Victim of Founder's Father (YouTube)

What does the Australian ministry, a charismatic Evengalical church, neoliberal tech companies, and the state of late-capitalism all have in common? Yes girls and gays, it's the beginning of our ongoing mini-series / extensive deep-dive covering the wild and disturbing world of the newly emerging megachurch: Hillsong. Starting as an independent Pentecostal branch off the long-standing Australian institution, Hillsong spread across multiple countries and continents bringing in now over a 100,000 members each week, plus half a million online, watching and engaging in their radical and new-wave form of religious and spiritual practice. From their record-breaking Christian-rock albums to the multiple independent college programs and pricey-stage productions, Hillsong is a vast network of contemporary Instagram-ready entertainment venues veiled under the promises of the Spirit and the Gifts of God. Our series begins with a background and context of their ministries' inner-workings, plus explanations for how their brand grew to such large numbers, and why their glitzy celebrity connections have brought their beliefs into the American consciousness. We will over the next few weeks roll out the inevitable part two and three, continuing on with our research into who exactly works and funds the church, and the terrifying scandals connected to it, and why celebrities seem unable to talk about it. It's gonna be a ride, so strap in! Eating For Free is a bi-weekly gossip podcast reporting from the edge of the internet! We're a new wave of celebrity reporters at a time when pop culture is increasingly chaotic and media lacks the ability or moral direction to make sense of this capitalist nightmare! Do you have a tip for us? Got some hot gossip? Need to get any questions off your chest? Call our hotline at Call 1-810-EAT-FREE (1-810-328-3733) or send us an email at questions@eatingforfree.com! Become a Patreon backer for exclusive access to weekly bonus episodes and more! You can also find us on our website, Twitter, and Instagram. For behind-the-scenes gossip and access, join our exclusive Facebook group: Girls & Gays (G.A.G.S.)! Joan Summers: Twitter, Instagram. Matthew Lawson: Twitter, Instagram. Part 2, Part 3, Part 4 Article Links: Hillsong Pastor Carl Lentz Wears Supreme And Is Friends With Justin Bieber (HBO, Vice) The Evangelical Charismatic Movement (Wikipedia) Organizational Structure (Wikipedia) Hillsong Expansion Timeline (Hillsong Annual Report 2018) How Hillsong Church conquered the music industry in God's name (The Fader) How Hillsong and Other Churches Use Effective Marketing and Branding Strategies (Faithfully) How Hillsong Crafts Compelling Digital Marketing Campaigns (Hillsong) Inside the Hillsong Church's money-making machine (The Sidney Morning Herald)

It's time, girls and gays, for our anti-capitalist happy hour! We take your emails and hotline tips to discuss updates, questions, and insightful feedback on our recent episodes. We follow up on our Patreon-exclusive preachers n' sneakers deep-dive, talk in length about the holes and other information regarding the GOOP/Wellness industry that we missed in our recent coverage, and read some (informative!) rants by our most dedicated listeners. Pour a glass of wine, roll a swisher, and settle in! Eating For Free is a bi-weekly gossip podcast reporting from the edge of the internet! We're a new wave of celebrity reporters at a time when pop culture is increasingly chaotic and media lacks the ability or moral direction to make sense of this capitalist nightmare! Do you have a tip for us? Got some hot gossip? Need to get any questions off your chest? Call our hotline at Call 1-810-EAT-FREE (1-810-328-3733) or send us an email at questions@eatingforfree.com! Become a Patreon backer for exclusive access to weekly bonus episodes and more! You can also find us on our website, Twitter, and Instagram. For behind-the-scenes gossip and access, join our exclusive Facebook group: Girls & Gays (G.A.G.S.)! Joan Summers: Twitter, Instagram. Matthew Lawson: Twitter, Instagram. Links: Anti-LGBT Pastor Stars in New Show on Oprah's Network (Advocate)

Get ready for the final part in our vitamin/Instagram diet/GOOP deep dive! We quickly summarize where we ended last week's show, continuing on debunking the myths regarding detoxing, cleansing, and single-use health aids. We then deconstruct how the effects of the weight-loss supplement industry cause real pain and suffering in the communities their targeting—ending on GOOP and thereby Gwyneth Paltrow's crusade to spread misinformation and exploit the American public for millions. From vagina-inserted jade eggs to $125 creams and serums, peloton workout routines and 'medical mediums', the void from which we investigate becomes ever greater and consumes us into a downward spiral of mania and helplessness—come join us! Eating For Free is a bi-weekly gossip podcast reporting from the edge of the internet! We're a new wave of celebrity reporters at a time when pop culture is increasingly chaotic and media lacks the ability or moral direction to make sense of this capitalist nightmare! Become a Patreon backer for exclusive access to weekly bonus episodes and more! You can also find us on our website, Twitter, and Instagram. For behind-the-scenes gossip and access, join our exclusive Facebook group: Girls & Gays (G.A.G.S.)! Do you have a tip for us? Want to leave some feedback? Need to get any questions off your chest? Send us an email at eatingforfreepodcast@gmail.com! Joan Summers: Twitter, Instagram, joaniesucks@gmail.com. Matthew Lawson: Twitter, Instagram Links: Why You Can't Detox Your Body (The Guardian, 2014) Influencers Are Giving Inaccurate Dietary Advice At Alarming Levels (Bustle) The Dangers of Diet Pills And Vitamins That Harm Women (Refinery29) Wellness, Womanhood, and the West: How Goop Profits From Endless Illness (Stassa Edwards, Jezebel. 04/28/2017) Anti-Medication Goop Summit Expert Claims AIDS Treatment Kills and GMOs Cause Depression (Hazel Cills, Jezebel, 2017) Woman Dies After Receiving Goop-Endorsed Bee Sting Therapy (Jezebel, Joana Rothkopf) Ad Industry Watchdog Group Calls Goop's Health Claims 'Unsubstantiated' and 'Misleading' (Megan Reynolds, Jezebel) Goop Is Finally Going to Fact-Check Its Bullshit Claims (Jezebel, Hazel Cills, August 2018) Gwyneth Paltrow's Goop Will Pay $145,000 For Misleading Customers About That Vagina Egg (Buzzfeed News, Sept. 2018) The Subtle Class Wars of Gwyneth Paltrow's Goop Lab (Megan Reynolds, Jezebel) Gwyneth Paltrow and Netflix Seal Deal as Goop Expands Original Content (Variety)

Hello girls and gays, the time has finally arrived! Joan and Matt spend the next two weeks deconstructing and dissecting the incredibly shady, unsubstantiated, manipulative, expensive, and exploitative vitamin and 'wellness' industry so prolific on social media sites, specifically Instagram. We start with the controversial Sugar Bear Hair Care supplement, that was the center of last month's James and Tati YouTube drama, then move on to the various like-scams the populate so many influencer feeds, including but not limited to: online-survey based home-delivery supplements, Alex Jone's 'DNA Force' pills, vitamin-infused vodka, vitamin-c mega-doses, appetite suppressant lollipops, 'wellness' vapes, and IV drip 'bars'. Stay tuned for part two coming out next week, where we pivot into the real-world effects of these irresponsible companies, explaining how they propagate the myth of 'endless illness' in women, to trick millions into buying bogus products and spread misinformation. Eating For Free is a bi-weekly gossip podcast reporting from the edge of the internet! We're a new wave of celebrity reporters at a time when pop culture is increasingly chaotic and media lacks the ability or moral direction to make sense of this capitalist nightmare! Become a Patreon backer for exclusive access to weekly bonus episodes and more! You can also find us on our website, Twitter, and Instagram. For behind-the-scenes gossip and access, join our exclusive Facebook group: Girls & Gays (G.A.G.S.)! Do you have a tip for us? Want to leave some feedback? Need to get any questions off your chest? Send us an email at eatingforfreepodcast@gmail.com! Joan Summers: Twitter, Instagram, joaniesucks@gmail.com. Matthew Lawson: Twitter, Instagram Links: The Truth About SugarBearHair Vitamins (CBC News) The Shady Marketing by 'Ritual Vitamins' (NYT) How Vitamins Went From Medical Marvel to Marketing Scam (Slate) Sorry, Your Vitamin C Megadose Is Basically Useless (HuffPost) We Sent Alex Jones' Infowars Supplements To A Lab. Here's What's In Them (BuzzFeed) The Problem With Those Appetite-Suppressant Lollipops (Refinery29) The Creators of Vitamin-Infused Vodka Say It Will End Hangovers (Vice) Vapable Vitamins (Cosmo) IV Drip 'Bars' (Harvard Health) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pDADbDqlcbo

Joan and Matt officially hit the edge of the internet, and what they found on the other side was something much darker. For an entire 90 minutes we break down everything that has happened throughout these last two weeks, and give you the capitalist take that needs to be acknowledged. From the Instagram stories preluding, we analyze every major player's video response, including all the tweets and iOS press releases in between, and find out what's really going on behind the scenes. It's a wild ride girls, strap in for the fun! Eating For Free is a bi-weekly gossip podcast reporting from the edge of the internet! We're a new wave of celebrity reporters at a time when pop culture is increasingly chaotic and media lacks the ability or moral direction to make sense of this capitalist nightmare! Become a Patreon backer for exclusive access to weekly bonus episodes and more! You can also find us on our website, Twitter, and Instagram. For behind-the-scenes gossip and access, join our exclusive Facebook group: Girls & Gays (G.A.G.S.)! Do you have a tip for us? Want to leave some feedback? Need to get any questions off your chest? Send us an email at eatingforfreepodcast@gmail.com! Joan Summers: Twitter, Instagram, joaniesucks@gmail.com. Matthew Lawson: Twitter, Instagram Links: How Tea Accounts Are Fueling Influencer Feuds (The Atlantic) The James/Tati Drama Timeline (Cosmo) https://twitter.com/glamlifeguru/status/1130259755111346176?s=21 Important Aspects From James' Video (Maria Sherman, Jezebel) Jeffree Star, and the racism scandal upending the YouTube beauty community, explained (Vox) All Of The Times Jeffree Star Has Feuded With Another Celebrity (Or been racist) (Elle) Jeffree Star Apologizes (Allure) Link to Jackie Aina tweets.